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Sanfu Powder,Pathogenic factors invade the Liver Meridian, causing distension and pain in both flanks, occasional pain radiating to the lower abdomen, and cold extremities.

Formulas Name : Sanfu Powder

Chinese Name : 三辅散

Drug Formulation

Red Poria (black skin removed) 7 liang, Red Peony Root 3 liang, Acorus Rhizome (stems removed) 2 liang, Sichuan Lacquer Tree 2 liang, Cinnamon Bark (coarse bark removed) 2 liang, Cinnabar (ground separately) 1 liang, Purple Quartz (ground separately) 1 liang, Bupleurum Root (stems removed) 1 liang, Cornus Fruit 1 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 41.

Processing

Except for the ingredients to be ground separately, pound the remaining herbs into a powder, sift, and then mix thoroughly.

Benefits

Pathogenic factors invade the Liver Meridian, causing distension and pain in both flanks, occasional pain radiating to the lower abdomen, and cold extremities.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian bi per dose, gradually increasing to 2 qian; take with warm wine before breakfast and dinner.

Sanfu Powder,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 41.,Pathogenic factors invade the Liver Meridian, causing distension and pain in both flanks, occasional pain radiating to the lower abdomen, and cold extremities.

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